“Scratch-made biscuits are always a treat. These are my favorite to serve on St. Patrick’s Day but I love to make these for weekend brunches, too!” 👩🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter:
   Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. It’s okay to have small, pea-sized chunks of butter in there.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Stir in the buttermilk, shredded cheddar, and scallions. Mix just until the dough begins to come together (don’t overmix).
5. Form Biscuits:
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it once or twice just to bring it together (again, don’t overwork it). Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, round cutter, or even a glass, cut out biscuits.
6. Prepare Egg Wash:
   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cold water to create an egg wash.
7. Brush Biscuits:
   Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash for a shiny, golden finish.
8. Bake:
   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed up.
9. Serve:
   Serve warm, with a little butter on the side. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack.